StarLightB Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The StarLightB bus accounts for 40 cataloged objects, of which 31 are in orbit and 31 are active. 9 have reentered. Most are built by ASES. The largest operator on this bus is GUOG. The first launched in 2019, the most recent in 2026.
31
In orbit
31
Active
40
Total launched
9
Reentered
StarLightB launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged StarLightB satellites.
| Manufacturer | ASES |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication M2M/IoT |
| Launch mass | 40 kg |
| Dry mass | 40 kg |
| Length | 0.5 m |
| Diameter | 0.3 m |
| Span | 0.5 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar arrays, batteries |
| Design life | Expected operational lifetime of 5 years |
| Equipment | Communication payload for Internet of Things (IoT) data relay |
| Typical orbit | 103 min period, 45° inclination |
Top operators
GUOG 31 Guodian Gaoke 1
Top countries
CN 31 PRC 9
StarLightB satellites
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIANQI 40 | 67479 | 2026-010D | GUOG | Jan 15, 2026 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 39 | 67478 | 2026-010C | GUOG | Jan 15, 2026 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 38 | 67477 | 2026-010B | GUOG | Jan 15, 2026 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 37 | 67476 | 2026-010A | GUOG | Jan 15, 2026 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT E Tianyan-26 | 65263 | 2025-180E | NAVIBD | Aug 19, 2025 | 95 min, 97.5° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 20 | 64061 | 2025-105D | GUOG | May 19, 2025 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 18 | 64060 | 2025-105C | GUOG | May 19, 2025 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 17 | 64059 | 2025-105B | GUOG | May 19, 2025 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 16 | 64058 | 2025-105A | GUOG | May 19, 2025 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 36 Tianqi Xingzuo 36 | 62368 | 2024-245D | Guodian Gaoke | Dec 19, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 35 Tianqi Xingzuo 35 | 62367 | 2024-245C | GUOG | Dec 19, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 34 Tianqi Xingzuo 34 | 62366 | 2024-245B | GUOG | Dec 19, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 33 Tianqi Xingzuo 33 | 62365 | 2024-245A | GUOG | Dec 19, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 32 Tianqi Xingzuo 32 | 61198 | 2024-170D | GUOG | Sep 20, 2024 | 103 min, 44.9° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 31 Tianqi Xingzuo 31 | 61197 | 2024-170C | GUOG | Sep 20, 2024 | 103 min, 44.9° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 30 Tianqi Xingzuo 30 | 61196 | 2024-170B | GUOG | Sep 20, 2024 | 103 min, 44.9° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 29 Tianqi Xingzuo 29 | 61195 | 2024-170A | GUOG | Sep 20, 2024 | 103 min, 44.9° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 28 Tianqi Xingzuo 28 | 59912 | 2024-102D | GUOG | May 29, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 27 Tianqi Xingzuo 27 | 59911 | 2024-102C | GUOG | May 29, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 26 Tianqi Xingzuo 26 | 59910 | 2024-102B | GUOG | May 29, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI 25 Tianqi Xingzuo 25 | 59909 | 2024-102A | GUOG | May 29, 2024 | 103 min, 45.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI-24 Tianqi Xingzuo 24 | 57795 | 2023-135D | GUOG | Sep 5, 2023 | 101 min, 50.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI-23 Tianqi Xingzuo 23 | 57794 | 2023-135C | GUOG | Sep 5, 2023 | 101 min, 50.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI-22 Tianqi Xingzuo 22 | 57793 | 2023-135B | GUOG | Sep 5, 2023 | 101 min, 50.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI-21 Tianqi Xingzuo 21 | 57792 | 2023-135A | GUOG | Sep 5, 2023 | 101 min, 50.0° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT D Tianqi Xingzuo 13 | 55136 | 2023-003D | GUOG | Jan 9, 2023 | 88 min, 97.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OBJECT G Tianqi Xingzuo 07 | 54688 | 2022-167G | GUOG | Dec 9, 2022 | 89 min, 97.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OBJECT C Donghai 1 | 53369 | 2022-095C | ASES | Aug 9, 2022 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OBJECT G Tianqi-19 | 51830 | 2022-019G | GUOG | Feb 27, 2022 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TIANQI-15 Ruijin | 49027 | 2021-065B | GUOG | Jul 19, 2021 | 95 min, 35.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI-14 Jiaxing | 48864 | 2021-055E | GUOG | Jun 18, 2021 | 95 min, 35.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI-12 Tianqi Xingzuo 12 | 48426 | 2021-039D | GUOG | May 6, 2021 | 95 min, 35.0° | Active | ◉ |
| OBJECT E Tianqi Xingzuo 09 | 48252 | 2021-033E | GUOG | Apr 27, 2021 | 87 min, 97.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TIANQI-8 Tianqi Xingzuo 08 | 47299 | 2020-102D | GUOG | Dec 22, 2020 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TIANQI-11 Tianqi Xingzuo 11 | 46904 | 2020-080A | GUOG | Nov 7, 2020 | 88 min, 97.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TIANQI-6 Tianqi Xingzuo 06 | 46810 | 2020-076D | GUOG | Oct 26, 2020 | 96 min, 35.0° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANQI-10 Tianqi Xingzuo 10 | 45941 | 2020-051C | GUOG | Jul 25, 2020 | 88 min, 97.4° | Reentered | ◉ |
| TIANQI-5 Tianqi Xingzuo 05 | 45019 | 2020-003D | GUOG | Jan 15, 2020 | 87 min, 97.1° | Reentered | ◉ |
| WEILAI 1R Yuheng | 44884 | 2019-093F | DEYA/NUDTC | Dec 20, 2019 | 96 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
| TIANYAN 02 Shuntian | 44882 | 2019-093D | DEYA/NUDTC | Dec 20, 2019 | 96 min, 97.8° | Active | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many StarLightB satellites are there?
The catalog lists 40 objects built on the StarLightB bus. 31 are in orbit and 9 have reentered.
How many StarLightB satellites are in orbit?
31 StarLightB objects are currently in orbit, of which 31 carry an active status.
Who builds the StarLightB bus?
The StarLightB bus is most commonly built by ASES.
When did the first StarLightB satellite launch?
The first cataloged StarLightB satellite launched in 2019, and the most recent in 2026.